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Meet the team
Brian O’Leary
One of the original members when the show began in October 2020, Brian fell in love with the NFL and the New York Giants experiencing his first game on Channel 4, Super Bowl XXI in 1987.
Brian has attended numerous NFL games over the years in the US and more recently attending International games along with his fourth consecutive Super Bowl as part of the content provided by the show.
In the day job Brian works within the commercial team in open eir
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Conor Brophy
This will be Conor’s third season as lead host having joined the team in June 2023. Conor has a wealth of hosting experience working previously for RTÉ and Newstalk.
Conor also found love with the NFL during the original coverage in the late 80’s with his love for the Chicago Bears dating back to their victory in Super Bowl XX in 1986.
Conor currently heads up the strategic communications team for Teneo Ireland.
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Shane Brennan
This will be Shane’s third full season involved in the show having joined in 2023, initially with one-to-one interviews with beat writers. Shane is now one of the key contributors who broadcasts year-round, with an added focus on social media.
Shane’s love for the NFL began through watching Sky Sports coverage in the early 2010s. He pinned his colours to the mast as a Patriots fan after spending time in Massachusetts, and has since experienced his first Super Bowl last February in New Orleans.
Shane is a professional journalist with the Irish Independent, where he produces the Indo Sport podcast and sister shows.
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Ciaran Boyle
Ciaran originally from Dundrum, Dublin is now based in St Augustine, Florida with his family. Having grown up in Ireland, Ciaran moved to New York in the early 2000’s where he found love with the New York Giants.
Ciaran is an integral part of the team with his vast knowledge of the NFL and in particular his in-depth detail of the college game being a huge plus, in particular in the lead up to NFL draft.
In the day job Ciaran is an Operations Manager for Inpatient Services
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Craig Rigden
Craig joined the team at the start of the 2023 season managing our graphic design/visual displays and editing of various different content pieces. Craig is also actively involved in another podcast as producer and on air talent of the Big Blue UK & Ireland Podcast.
Craig’s love for the NFL started back in 2007 when his roommate suggested he watch the Super Bowl with him. In 2014 he chose the New York Giants as his team and has seen them multiple times in both the UK and in New Jersey.
Whilst committing time to both our content and his own podcast his professional role involves working as a Junior Database Administrator for Amex GBT
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Kieran O' Donovan
Kieran hails from Clonakilty in West Cork. 2024 was his first season with the team, previewing the Thursday night games and later joining the panel for live shows and contributing to social media content.
He began following the NFL at the tail end of the 2013 season and was particularly drawn to the history of the league through watching NFL Films productions.
Kieran was enamoured by the story of Vince Lombardi and chose the Green Bay Packers as his team, not least because they wear the green and gold of his beloved St. James’ GAA club.
On New Year's Day in 2022 Kieran made the trip to Lambeau Field to see Aaron Rodgers’ last win in Lambeau Field as a Packer.
Kieran works as a primary school principal in West Cork
Ben Costello
Ben joined the team in March of 2025, becoming the show’s Social Media Producer. He is in charge of all the social edits that you see on Instagram and TikTok and is also on site for various American Football related events from NFL to American Football Ireland building on his background in TV and Media Production degree in college.
Ben is a die-hard Seahawks fan and became one of the 12’s back in 2014 when he watched his first Super Bowl when Seattle took down the Broncos. He also plays Wide Receiver with the Cill Dara Crusaders.
Day-to-day, Ben is a store manager of a popular furniture store brand in Carlow.